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Description
Earthjustice is the legal backbone for the environment. Founded in 1971, Earthjustice is the nation's premier nonprofit law firm for the environment with nine regional offices, an international program, a communications team, and a policy staff in Washington, D.C.
Our experience and track record enable us to mount strategic campaigns that result in lasting environmental protection: tackling global warming, fighting to preserve wild places and protect wildlife, and working to keep our air and water clean.
Earthjustice assembles coalitions that drive broad environmental protection, prevent irretrievable losses, and ensure that the laws already on the books stay there and are put to work.
Position Overview:
The Major Gifts Officer manages fundraising activity of 200+ major donors and prospects in Northern California and the Northern Rockies, including the identification, evaluation, cultivation, solicitation and management of individuals capable of contributing major gifts of at least $5k annually, with a focus on individuals capable of gifts of $25k and over.
Qualifications:
- Strong initiative and self-motivation, and a keen interest in working as part of an entrepreneurial team
- 3-5 years demonstrated successful experience and effectiveness in major gifts fundraising with a focus on prospect identification, relationship building, and solicitation
- Experience in solicitation of large gifts
- Experience working with volunteers, volunteer leadership, and program staff
- Outstanding interpersonal skills; excellent research skills; superior written and oral communication skills; and relevant computer skills
- Ability to work both entrepreneurially and collaboratively, and to function both as a leader and a partner within a team framework
- Bachelor's degree
- Interest in and working knowledge of environmental and conservation issues highly desirable.
This position will work out of our headquarters in Oakland, California.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should email a current resume and cover letter. Please include "Development Officer, Major Gifts" in the subject line. For full position description see our website. No phone calls, please.
We offer a mission and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package including excellent benefits. Diversity is highly valued.